Thank you, Madam Chairperson. I am pleased to be here today to review the Division Measures Act, No. 2.
Similar to the provisions in the first Division Measures Act, the primary purpose of this bill is to address any legislative consequences that arise with the division of the NWT on April 1, 1999. I want to, if I may, Madam Chairperson, go through some of these amendments.
The Psychologists Act has been amended to remove an obsolete reference to the nomination of the Association of Psychologists of the NWT as the association responsible for the registration and discipline of members in the territories. In addition, it allows the Minister to designate another person or body to perform the duties of the association in the event that the association ceases to operate. This will facilitate the recognition of the association under the Psychologists Act of Nunavut.
Amendments to the Legal Services Act have been drafted to permit the Minister to appoint additional members to the Legal Services Board. This will permit the Minister to appoint representatives of the regional committees in Nunavut to the board. The Minister has also provided the authority to enter into agreements with the Interim Commissioner or the Government of Nunavut for the provision of legal services and for the division of assets and liabilities of the Legal Services Board.
Amendments to the Labour Standards Act, Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforcement) Act, and the Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgements Act can be broadly grouped together. Changes to these acts have been drafted to ensure that any judgements, orders, certificates that may be issued by either Nunavut or the NWT, can ultimately be enforced in the other territory.
In conclusion, Madam Chairperson, I want to thank the Department of Justice and the Psychologists Association of the Northwest Territories for the work that has been done in the development of this legislation. Thank you.